Property Accountant Position Available In Orleans, Louisiana

Property Accountant GCHP New Orleans, LA Job Details Full-time Estimated:

$59.1K – $72.8K a year 14 hours ago Qualifications Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Accounting software Financial report writing Mid-level Microsoft Office 3 years Analysis skills GAAP Accounting Accounting Full Job Description

POSITION TITLE

Property Accountant MANAGER:

Property Accounting Manager

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Primarily responsible for day-to-day accounting functions required to accurately record and reconcile transactions and produce monthly financial statements in accordance with GAAP for the Company’s portfolio of residential and commercial properties.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Accounting degree required

Experience:

A minimum of three years of property management accounting and financial reporting experience is required. This includes all functions of full-charge bookkeeping and multi-property experience. Proficiency in RealPage Accounting or similar real estate accounting software and Microsoft Office products including Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Abilities:

Be committed to, and find passion in, GCHP’s mission. An energetic individual with high ethical standards. Highly organized, detail-oriented, critical thinking skills, analytical skills, diplomatic and persistent Ability to meet deadlines, manage multiple tasks in an entrepreneurial environment and communicate effectively. Possess initiative and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. Ability to follow and apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and to read and comprehend financial statements.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

Follow GCHP internal control procedures as established by management. Review and support all transaction postings initiated from the property management system. Reconcile bank accounts monthly; Follow up timely with property management with any deposit discrepancies. Follow up timely with any stale dated checks Record manual and on-line miscellaneous deposits when received or identified. Daily review and reconciliation of deposit discrepancies. Reconcile other balance sheet G/L accounts on a regular schedule as needed, depending on activity in the account. Maintain supporting schedules to ensure correct reporting of monthly financials and reconciliation of balance sheet accounts. Reconcile security deposit accounts and make any necessary transfers. Make any required transfers to replacement reserves and taxes and insurance for portfolio accounts. Perform monthly property management accounting general ledger posting, review and reconcile to supporting schedules. Communicate with property management staff to finalize monthly financials. Prepare all monthly, quarterly, and annual property financial reports for each assigned property for supervisory review. Ensure Financial statements are distributed timely. Manage debt schedules, investor, and insurance payments, and transfers to reserve and escrow accounts to ensure payment on a timely basis and update the master schedules as required. Communicate with Property Management staff, particularly in resolving discrepancies in the property management software posting. Provide instruction as needed. Provide accounting support to Property Management and Asset Management departments including annual budget data entry, reserve funding and analysis. Provide support for accounts payable. Research accounts payable discrepancies as needed. Assist with the weekly cash balance for any properties in portfolio. Process any manual or ACH transactions, stop payments and other banking requests for properties in portfolio. Assist as necessary with other properties when required by staffing shortages or additional work requests. Prepare annual reconciliations in preparation of year end financial statements and audits. Participate in the financial audits including providing audit schedules, requested audit documentation, and reviewing draft audits, audit adjustments and audit reports. Perform other activities as requested by the Property Accounting Manager and Controller.